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Platter options aside, I think the MT2 is otherwise the most attractive McIntosh turntable to date. Illuminated platter would have been icing on the cake.
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For what it’s worth I think McIntosh have missed a massive sales opportunity. I saw the pictures of this earlier this year with the illuminated platter, what happened to it? Maybe it’s a good product but at 5K in the U.K. it has tough competition.
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Perhaps the redesign influenced the price; I wouldn't be surprised.
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Based on the 3rd pic on the McIntosh site their does appear to be a green illumination under the platter. Also looks like a glass-top on the plinth. Very nice.
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So, I’m reading through Mac’s owners manual and find myself confused. It’s states for the supplied cartridge, Sumiko BP#2, to connect via MC and set load resistance to 1000ohms. But also states compatible for MM as well. What would be optimal/correct for this cartridge. Could someone with more experience look at the specs for both and let me know. Still learning..
Thank you!
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It can also be used with an MM input if the preamp doesn't have a MC input appearance. Your C2300 does; so use the MC and set impedance to your liking. Best Sir, Bob Features: •High output moving coil phono cartridge •0.3mm by 0.7 mm elliptical diamond stylus Specifications: •Cartridge Type MC •Frequency Response 15Hz-35KHz •Output Voltage/Channel 2.5mV •Channel Separation 32dB •Channel Balance 0.5dB •Compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne) 15 •Stylus Size/Shape .3x.7/Elliptical •Load Impedance 47k Ohms •Tracking Force Range 1.6-2.0 grams •Recommended Force 1.8 grams •Cartridge Weight 6.3 grams The Sumiko Blue Point high output moving coil phono cartridge has an output of 2.5 mV, an alloy cantilever, and Blue Point-cut Elliptical diamond stylus. New Standard 1/2" Mounting
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Thanks Bob. What difference would I see setting at 1000 ohms vs say 500ohms? What does the resistance change? I need a turntables for dummies book...
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Since it's a HO cartridge, you can always try it thru the MM stage and set it for 47K. Plenty of options available. Let your ears decide. Best Sir, Bob
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters. Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake) Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver) Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's. Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974). Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf. Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit). Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock. Power Distribution:Shunyata Everest 8000 w/Omega XC Power Cable. Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers. Speaker Cables:3M Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts. Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps. Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC. Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA. RCM: Audio Desk PRO Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets. Last edited by vintage_tube; 03-22-2018 at 04:47 PM. |
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I had the Mcintosh MT 5 with the same Sumiko BP #2 Cartridge and I tried it between 25 OHMS and 50 OHMS , but it seemed dead/dull and very flat to me........I Loaded it to 1000 Ohms as per the Mcintosh Owners Manual and the diff was night and day......it really opened up alive. |
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Finally have it up and running. Had a local turntable friend help with setup and adjustments to dial everything in and all is well. I’m new to vinyl, so giving a specific review for the MT2 would be difficult. I can say that vinyl has a “Different sound” even to my ear and I’m really enjoying it. IMG_3193.jpg
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